Consider the spay tops used by kayakers. I find mine is well suited to the Laser - designed for upper body movement, breathable, draining pocket in front and considerably discounted over the name-brand dinghy sailing spray tops.
Boat on starboard assuming no obstructions, both boats under control, you cannot expect a boat just righted from a capsize with the helm still in the water to take avoiding action
Personaly I like how everyone has the use the same kind of sails (assuming that all "lasermade" sails are the same). I like that there is at least one competetive class were you don't have to think about sails or money.
Thank for the info guys,
February 9, 2005, Hydroptère a trimaran with 21 ft foils, skippered by Alain Thébault, crossed the English Channel [Calais - Dover] in 34 minutes, 24 seconds at an average speed of 33 knots (there was a burst at 43 knots), beating the time of the crossing by the aviator...
You can roofrack a laser on pretty much any car with a good quality rack (I've seen them on Mini's). My current rack has the bars worryingly close together (~2 feet) and the bars are not as wide as the boat, but it still works just fine, even with the dolly on top at 70MPH. I've come to the...
One thing thats improved my gybes is use of mainsheet immediately the sail load comes on on the new gybe- Good speed, surf a wave if poss, initiate turn, not too tight, change sides and pull arms length of sheet, boom comes across as you take up new hiking position, extn still round your back...
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